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SH06 YNB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,495 mi
Last recorded147,495 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 YNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 147,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread low 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + tread low 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2023 140,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 140,714 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 138,208 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 137,440 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 137,440 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 134,766 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 134,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 126,186 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened front both (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

osr sill damage

Pass 3 Feb 2015 105,923 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 90,894 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 76,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,439 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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SH06 YNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH06 YNB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SH06 YNB registered?

SH06 YNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is SH06 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 YNB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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